Apricot Aseptic Purée
Apricot Aseptic Purée is prepared from ripened, washed, sorted, peeled, and pitted apricots. The
fruit is pureed and passed through a screening process to achieve desired texture. The product
contains no preservatives.
Apricot Aseptic Puree Specifications
Apricot
Description
Aseptic Apricot Puree is prepared from ripened, washed, sorted, peeled, and pitted apricots. The fruit is pureed and passed through a screening process to achieve desired texture. The product contains no preservatives.
Ingredients: Apricots
Process
Puree is pasteurized at 192°F or higher for a minimum 15 minutes. Puree is cooled and aseptically packaged. Aseptic puree is guaranteed to comply with FDA, Juice HACCP: 21 CFR Part 120, applicable state and local laws and regulations.
Physical Properties
Physical properties vary due to seasonal variation of agricultural commodities
pH
2.70 - 3.2
Brix
9.5° – 12.5°
Specific Gravity
1.038 – 1.051
Viscosity
15.0 – 17.0 cm/min (Bostwick at 70°F)
Color
Yellow-orange, typical of cooked apricots
Aroma
Typical of cooked apricots, product is free of rancid, musty, and objectionable odors
Flavor
Typical of cooked apricots, product is free of rancid, stale, bitter, musty, and objectionable flavors
Defects
Free from foreign material
Microbiological Specifications
ATB
<10 cfu/g
Compendium of Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Foods, 4th edition, Chapter 24
Yeast
<10 cfu/g
AOAC Official Methods of Analysis, 18th Ed. 2010
Mold
<10 cfu/g
AOAC Official Methods of Analysis, 18th Ed. 2010
Coliform
<10 cfu/g
BAM, FDA, 8th Ed. Online, 2001, Chapter 4
E. coli
<10 cfu/g
BAM, FDA, 8th Ed. Online, 2001, Chapter 4
Salmonella
negative
BAM, FDA, 8th Ed. Online, 2001, Chapter 5
Packaging
Aseptic bag (5 gal) in corrugated box, 42 lbs net weight
Expiry and Storage
Product is shelf-stable, no refrigeration is necessary for food safety of unopened bags. Refrigerated or frozen storage is highly recommended for optimal color and flavor quality. Thawed product should not be refrozen. Shelf-life is 12 months at ambient temperature.
Status
Aseptic, Product of USA.
Metal Detection
During production.
Allergens
None
MSDS
Aseptic Apricot Puree does not fall under the guidelines established in 29 CFR 1910 (Occupational Safety and Health Standards), Subpart Z (Toxic and Hazardous Substances), and therefore does not require an MSDS.
GMO
Aseptic Apricot Puree has not been genetically modified.
GRAS
Aseptic Apricot Puree is generally recognized as safe as defined in 21 CFR 170.30(b)(2).
Nutritional Information (per 100g, derived by calculation)
Calories
48 kcal
Fat
0 g
Saturated Fat
0 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Cholesterol
0 g
Sodium
1 mg
Protein
0.8 g
Carbohydrates
11.2 g
Dietary Fiber
1.4 g
Sugars
9.24 g
Vitamin A
963 IU
Vitamin C
5 mg
Calcium
13 mg
Iron
0.39 mg
Ash
0.4 g
Moisture
88.7 g